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What is a narrative: A story . True of False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story. : True . In this element of plot the author introduces the characters and setting..: Orientation . Climax is..: The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story. The time and place in which a story happens: Setting. What is a rising action: A series of events that build suspense . Which are examples of narratives: All of the above . What is the purpose of a narrative: To tell a story. The falling action occurs..: After the climax. True or False. Simple sentences CANNOT be used to create emphasis in a story. : False

What is a narrative: A story. True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story: True. Dialogue is : The conversation between characters. True or False.  It is a good idea to "hook" reader at the beginning of the story: True. An example of a sensory detail is: Rattling thunder and lightening flashes. True or False.  A narrative must have characters: True. The person telling the story: Narrator. The author describes how the problem is solved: Falling Action. The end of the story; brings the story to a satisfactory close: Resolution. _________________ means the time and place in which the events happen in a story: Setting. The turning point of the story where the main conflict is decided one way or another: Climax. The author describes the conflict or problem the characters must face; tensions rise: Rising Action. The time and place in which a story happens: Setting. Opening of the story; author describes the setting, gives background info & intros characters: Exposition. The struggle between opposing forces; the problem handled by the main character: Conflict

What is a narrative: A story. _________________ means the time and place in which the events happen in a story: Setting. True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story: True. Dialogue is : The conversation between characters. The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict: the resolution. What is the purpose of a narrative: To tell a story. Why should we use descriptive words in our narrative essays: They "paint a picture" for our readers. What is narrative writing: Fictional story with a problem, events, and a solution. What is the first step of the writing process: . Why do we need to brainstorm before writing a narrative essay: It helps us organize our thoughts and ideas before writing.. When a main character's problem is resolved authors call that the _______________ of the story: Solution. Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The characters of a story are.: who is in the story.. Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The plot of a story includes..: . Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The conflict of a story is the..: problem the character faces.. Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The protagonist of a story is..: the main character. . Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The introduction, or exposition, of a short story is also its..: beginning.. All of the following are elements of narrative writing except: Teaches the reader something new. A strong, meaningful story title and introduction serves the purpose of making the reader ..: want to keep reading. Narrative writing tells a story to ........... the reader: entertain. All narratives have.......Choose all correct answers: point of view and plot

The time and place or the "when and where" of a story are called the..: setting. the first step of the writing process is called: prewriting. The person, animals, and things participating in a story: characters. The feeling that the author tries to convey throughout the story: mood. events that occur as result of central conflict : rising action. highest point of interest or suspense of a story: climax. Tension eases; events show the results of how the main character begins to resolve the conflict: falling action. Loose ends are tied up; the conflict is solved: resolution

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Build writing fluency with this Grade 2-3 ELA sentence practice worksheet. Students write 5 sentences using specific vocabulary. Aligned to L.2.1. Print now.

The writer's position on a problem or issue is called the: claim. In order to write a successful argument, you must use ___ to support claims, and ____ to support your reasons: reasons, evidence. When gathering evidence, use credible ___ and take notes: sources. Always make sure to disprove the ___ argument: opposing.      This element is the first line of your writing: Hook. Acknowledging why someone may disagree with you is known as this: Counterclaim. This is based on personal experience, quotes, facts and statistics that support your reasons: Reason. This is a debatable statement that forms the main point of your argument: Claim. This helps support your main claim and gives the reader a basis for accepting your main claim: Reason. This element wraps up all loose ends and finishes strong: Conclusion. This is the part of the introduction paragraph that catches readers’ attention: Hook. This shows how you know you’re right: Evidence. This disputes or disagrees with your claim: Counterclaim. This follows your claim: Reason. Introduce this with statements such as, “It may be argued that ….”, “Contrary to evidence…”,  “It is true, however, ….” or any other statement that acknowledges conflicting viewpoints: Counterclaim. What type of hook is this?I was living in Arkansas the first time I met prejudice face to face: Personal Anecdote. What type of hook is this?Each year there is one Lego block made for every person in the world. Think about it: Fascinating Fact. One type of hook you can use for writing is called an anecdote. What is the definition of anecdote? : A short story or scene. Which type of hook is this?John Wooden once said, "Never mistake activity for achievement." : Quote

A good paragraph is like a _____________: hamburger. The _______ is the FIRST sentence of a paragraph: topic sentence. A good paragraph has ______ details: 3. The _____ is the LAST sentence of a paragraph: closing sentence. I love butterflies! Butterflies cannot be heard when they are flying. They have very colorful wings. It tickles when they land on my finger. This is why I love butterflies. What is the TOPIC SENTENCE: I love butterflies!. I love butterflies! Butterflies cannot be heard when they are flying. They have very colorful wings. It tickles when they land on my finger. This is why I love butterflies.What is the CLOSING SENTENCE: This is why I love butterflies.. I love butterflies! Butterflies cannot be heard when they are flying. They have very colorful wings. It tickles when they land on my finger. This is why I love butterflies.What are the 3 DETAILS? You MUST choose 3 sentences. : It tickles when they land on my finger.

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What is the purpose of informational writing: to teach your reader about a topic. How might a writer get information for writing an informational piece: all of the above. Is a fantasy story an example of informational writing: No. Is a report about natural disasters an example of informational writing: Yes. Which of the following would you not find in an informational piece: opinions. In informational writing, you begin with a..: introduction. What is the purpose of having a hook in your informational writing: to grab the reader's attention. What is the purpose of a conclusion in your informational writing: to summarize what you discussed in your essay. An author uses different text structures in informational writing to organize it in a way that makes sense to the reader. : True. The author uses text features in informational writing because..: it helps the reader understand the topic better

What is one type of a controlling idea: Topic Sentence. True or False: The topic sentence belongs in the first sentence of each body paragraph: True. True or False: The topic sentence should explain what the entire essay will be about: False. True or False: The thesis statement belongs in your body paragraphs: False. True or False: The topic sentence should be at the beginning of each body paragraph and should tell what the body paragraph will be about. : True. In each body paragraph you should have a topic sentence followed by a __________: Connection. True or False: The text evidence can be anything from the article, even if it doesn't support the reason: False. True or False: Textual evidence can only be dialogue from an article. : False. Which is the correct example of parenthetical documentation: . Each body paragraph should have a topic sentence, an example, final commentary, and....: Text Evidence . True or False: You should start your thesis statement with a yes or a no then followed by your reasons: False. True or False: You should start your thesis statement with "I believe," then followed by your reasons: False. What should be in your introduction: Introduction of the topic and thesis statement

In the word informational you can find the word ___________: inform . A thesis statement _________________: tells the readers position on the topic . The final project for this unit will be ________________: an informational essay. What word can be found in the word explanatory: explain. In his ___________ the Lakers are the best basketball team: point of view . He is ________ because his favorite team is playing in the tournament: bias. An inference is a __________: logical guess. A person's point of view is the same as their __________: opinion . An informational text structre might include _________: text boxes. One of the digital sources I used was ____________: an article I read online.. An example of ___________ is taking someones painting and taking credit for their work: plagiarism. An example of evidence for an essay you are writing on jungle animals is ________: "...20% of jungle animals are nocturnal".. I do not like Mondays.Chosose the sentence that is a good paraphrase: I dislike Mondays.. _________ tells you what the paragraph will be about: Topic sentence